Going to Pittsburgh

aeroeng · Post by **aeroeng** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:38 pm

I'll be going to Pittsburgh (to see the Leafs play) and wonder if anyone has any recommendations as to what places I should visit. Likewise, where would be the best places to find beers there?

Thanks

wittaker · Post by **wittaker** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:53 am

Fat Heads and Church Brew Works are pretty good stops. John Harvard is good too, but away from the downtown if I remember correctly.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:07 am

I spent a night in Pittsburgh many years ago, and ended up at a place called the Bloomfield Bridge Tavern.

This was before I was a serious beer hunter, but I remember that they had a very large selection of beer from around the world. So large that they didn't have enough room behind the bar for it all, so they had a couple of fridges on the customer side with big flashing lights on top of them that went off when they were opened, presumably so the bartenders could ensure that no-one grabbed something without paying.

I also remember that they had a $2 or $2.50 special on a different import each night. The night I was there, the import special was Labatt 50!

Oh, and they also served absolutely fantastic Polish food. The pierogi in particular were outstanding.

JerCraigs · Post by **JerCraigs** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:11 am

http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/pennsylva ... gz/161.htm

My girlfriend had good luck with D's. Apparently not many places in Pennsylvania sell single bottles.

Al of Kingston · Post by **Al of Kingston** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:40 am

In PA, at least until recently, you have to buy a 2-4 from a "distributor" or go to certain taverns to buy sixes. Look for a six indicating off-license sales or "six to go" or some such thing. I think they are shifting the rules but it is very recent - I think some retail outlets are now being lumped into the tavern rule . I once went in to a pharmacy in eastern PA and asked where the nearest place to get a beer was. The shocked horror on the faces of the clerk and assistant manager made me feel like I had just asked where one might acquire the services of a prostitute.

frosken · Post by **frosken** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:51 am

I was in Pittsburgh (suburbrs) in August and the '24 minimum' law is still in effect. I brought back a case of Victory's Hop Devil...

Although I went to a Steelers game and went to a trendy bar, they didn't have any 'good/interesting' stuff (beer wise...women on the other hand was a different story!)

Good luck!

frosken

inertiaboy · Post by **inertiaboy** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:30 pm

East End Brewing Company looks interesting. Probably worth keeping an eye out for.